The preparations for Halloween 2019 have begun with everyone deciding on their costume. The spooky observance, which originally began as a way to honour the dead, has over time been popularised as a festive celebration. The Halloween celebrations have not been limited to only humans but also pets. The city of New York every year holds a Halloween parade for dogs. And the 29th Annual Tompkins Square Dog Parade took place on Sunday, October 20 in Manhattan. Over hundreds of pooches were a part of this celebration and dogs were dressed up in different characters from Game of Thrones to food dishes like a pizza, chicken ramen and a hot dog. Adorable pictures of these pooches who were part of the Halloween parade have been doing rounds on social media. Halloween 2019 Costume Ideas for Pets: Spooky Yet Cute Dog Outfits That Every Pup Parent Should Have (View Pics).

The Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade sees over hundreds of participants. Thousands of spectators gather just to see them march. The winners get over thousands of dollars in prizes, so it is serious competition for all the participants. Dog owners put in their best to dress up their pooches and make them stand out. This parade has been a centre of attraction every year, especially for dog lovers. A lot of the pooches were out to give some messages, while others put their fashionable paw forward.

Check Adorable Pictures From Halloween Dog Parade in NY:

Cute Ghostbuster!

Bride to a Hot Dog Pooch

Police Dog to GOT Reference

So Stunning!

Here Comes Rihanna!

Can You Pick a Favourite?

Oh so Professional!

Quiet a Competition

So Colourful Everyone!

These pictures show the creativity the dog owners put in to dress up their pooches for the parade. Be it a bee, a pizza, a pop culture character or a professional makeover, these dogs looked anything but dogs in their Halloween costumes.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 21, 2019 05:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).